Henrietta Hornbuckle's Circus of Life
Henrietta Hornbuckle's Circus of Life

Author: Michael de Guzman

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Published: 2010-05-11

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 1429933348

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A HEART-BREAKING COMEDY ABOUT CIRCUS LIFE AND LIFE ITSELF Henrietta cherishes her family's kooky existence working as clowns for a small, shabby traveling circus. As far as she is concerned, she has it better than any twelve-year-old on the planet. But one shocking day, life throws a pie right in her kisser—in the form of a hitand-run accident that takes away a loved one. Henrietta must use all her clowning skills and a whole lot more to pick herself up and face a future full of change.

Children's Book-a-Day Almanac
Children's Book-a-Day Almanac

Author: Anita Silvey

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2012-10-30

Total Pages: 804

ISBN-13: 1466828048

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Part fun- and information-filled almanac, part good book guide, the Children's Book-a-Day Almanac is a new way to discover a great children's book--every day of the year! This fresh, inventive reference book is a dynamic way to showcase the gems, both new and old, of children's literature. Each page features an event of the day, a children's book that relates to that event, and a list of other events that took place on that day. Always informative and often surprising, celebrate a year of literature for children with The Children's Book-a-Day Almanac.

Zen Shorts (PB)
Zen Shorts (PB)

Author: Jon J. Muth

Publisher:

Published: 2021-07

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780702310126

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When Stillwater, a giant panda, moves into Addy, Michael and Karl's neighborhood, he tells them the most amazing stories! With graceful art, Jon Muth presents three ancient Zen tales that are sure to strike a chord in everyone they touch. Stillwater, the beloved Zen panda, is now in his own Apple TV+ original series!

5-minute Princess Stories
5-minute Princess Stories

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9781368054812

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"Each of the twelve stories in this collection is the perfect length for reading aloud in about five minutes, making them perfect for jam-packed days. This treasury stars all 12 Disney princesses, from Snow White to Moana, and features a padded cover and beautiful full-page and spot illustrations. The princesses' latest adventures are the royal choice before bedtime, story time, or anytime!"--Back cover.

Big Night for Salamanders
Big Night for Salamanders

Author: Sarah Marwil Lamstein

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Published: 2010-03-01

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 1932425985

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A boy takes charge to help his beloved salamanders. Evan can hardly wait for Big Night. During the first warm night rain of spring—Big Night—spotted salamanders by the hundreds crawl out of the woods and down to a natural pool across the road. There they will breed and lay their eggs. How can Evan and his parents help these delicate creatures cross the road in safety? Evan has the solution. . . . Sarah Marwil Lamstein delivers a moving story of genuine caring. In this Smithsonian's Notable Book for Children, Carol Benioff's colorful and animated illustrations transport the reader into Evan's world, where a child can do small yet wonderful things to help other creatures.

Finding Stinko
Finding Stinko

Author: Michael de Guzman

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2007-04-17

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 0374323054

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Having spent his life trying to escape the foster care system, eventually becoming mute to keep out of trouble, twelve-year-old Newboy finally hits the streets, where a discarded ventriloquist's dummy gives him back his voice and his hope.

The Bamboozlers
The Bamboozlers

Author: Michael de Guzman

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2013-08-10

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9781490383620

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Albert Rosegarden is a boy in desperate need of an adventure. Then Wendell, the grandfather he's never met, shows up. Wendell is an old ex-con of mixed ancestry. A reformed swindler with one last score to settle. With his mother's reluctant permission, Albert is allowed to spend a weekend in Seattle with his grandfather. Joined by former colleagues, Wendell and Albert con a con man who has it coming. The Bamboozlers is about love and the passing of wisdom. And, as Wendell tells his grandson, "This is going to be the most fun you ever had."